’’The day you decide to do it is your lucky day.”-Japanese proverb
Hello!
What are you doing this weekend?
Warmer weather, sunny days, fresh fruit and vegetables…
the summer is here and so is the farmers market.
I enjoy perusing a couple of farmers markets here on the coast. One is located in Coos Bay which is about a 30 minute drive.
The other is held in my beautiful coastal town of Bandon.
Whether it’s a favorite vendor…
or a culinary adventure…
there’s always something to experience at a neighborhood farmers market.
From locally grown produce…
arts and crafts…
Perhaps a sweet thing or two…
for you.💕
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and here’s a perfect little recipe after a day at the farmers market…
ZUCCHINI PIZZA CASSEROLE
Ingredients
4 cups shredded unpeeled zucchini
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1 pound ground beef (I substituted with veggie crumbles)
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 can (15 ounces) Italian tomato sauce
1 medium green or sweet red pepper, chopped
oopsie…I forgot to put my apron on!
I’ll let Joe take over for a sec…
apron on..
my guy is the best helper…
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 400. Place zucchini in colander; sprinkle with salt. Let stand 10 minutes, then squeeze out moisture.
- Combine zucchini with eggs, Parmesan and half of mozzarella and cheddar cheeses. Press into a greased 13×9 inch or 3-qt. baking dish. Bake 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, cook beef and onion over medium heat, crumbling beef, until cooked. Add tomato sauce; spoon over zucchini mixture. Sprinkle with remaining cheeses; add red pepper. Bake until heated through, about 20 minutes longer. Enjoy!
veggie crumbles…
Smells like spaghetti…
I feel like an artist…
all done…
now for the cheese…
Cheddar…
Mozzarella…
Parmesan…
the end of a perfect day…
Actually here is a perfect day on the Oregon coast…enjoy!
Thank you for sharing such a visually appealing experience of the summer with the rich colors and textures of the market and the zucchini pizza dish.
Summer is the time to deepen the joy of life.
Just got through copying this recipe as it sounds delicious! I, too, use the veggie crumbles as they are a great substitute for we vegetarians…
Hi Jenny, it’s a fun recipe to prepare and you feel like your eating rather healthy. Well…sort of. Enjoy my friend!